Phuket International Airport (IATA : HKT, ICAO : VTSP)

Position
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the gateway to Phuket Island, a paradise for tourists in the southern part of Thailand. HKT is now under supervision of the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT). Phuket Island and nearby provinces are popular resort areas and Phuket International Airport enjoys a large number of passengers from all over the world, and plays an important role in promoting travel and tourism in the southern region as well as throughout the kingdom. It is the second busiest airport in Thailand in terms of passengers (but not cargo), after Suvarnabhumi Airport in the Bangkok metropolitan area. Today, 10 airlines are on service and more than 2,900,000 passengers, 27,000 flights and 12,000 tons of cargo are handled at the airport.



Location
HKT is located in the north of Phuket Island, 32 kilometres from the center of Phuket City, 82 feets above sea level.

Airport Facts
The airport has 2 terminals : Terminal 1 is used for international flights and Terminal 2 for domestic flights.
Service time of airport : 24 hours
Runway : 09/27, 3,000 metres long and 45 metres wide
Accommodation capacity : 10 flights per hour
Characteristics : asphaltic concrete
Durability : PCN 69/F/C/W/T
Taxi way : 8
Apron Area : 94,800 square metres

Terminal
Total Area : 45,688 square metres
Arrival : 3,590 square metres
Departure : 4,243 square metres
Government Office : 659 square metres
Rental Area : 6,897 square metres
Other Public Area : 26,540 square metres

References :
1. Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited, Official Airports Website
(http://www.airportthai.co.th/airportnew/phuket/)
2. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phuket_International_Airport)

Phuket Top Hit Destination of The Andaman

Perhaps the most popular and best known destination of this region is Phuket Island. About the size of Singapore, it is without a doubt the largest island in Thailand. Due to its size, the entire island is separated into different major areas and beaches namely Patong, Kamala, Kata, Karon and many others. With Patong being the most populated with tourists, hotels, shops and restaurants, other areas offer more peace in its own distinct way. Hotels in certain remote areas such as Panwa Cape offer private beaches where guests can relax at their own pace.

Visitors to Phuket will find a great deal of things to see and do like shopping, dining, dancing, watching world-class shows, participating in water sports, etc. But at the top of the chart is island hopping, the very soul purpose visitors come to The Andaman Coast. Those who prefer privacy could charter their own yacht or speed boat to small islands nearby. Popular choices include Coral Island or Ko Hay and Ko Lone which take only 15 minutes to reach by speed boat from the southern tip of the island. Equally exhilarating is joining other tourists for a half and full-day tour snorkeling around a choice of islands in the vicinity. Tour prices range between 30 to 50 USD inclusive of lunch. If you have a whole day, first-timers should go for The Phi Phi Island tour which stops at the picturesque Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Maya Bay, Pileh and more.

Reference : Tourism Authority of Thailand

Travel from Bangkok to Phuket by VIP Air-Condition Bus

There are 2 types of VIP bus of Phuket Travel Service Co., Ltd. One type is 36 seats bus, it's 2 floors, 4 seat-rows, the size of seat is small for a big person, which is THB 626.- Another type is 24 seats bus which is 2 floors, 3 seat-rows, big size seat and more comfortable for 900 km. journey, which is THB 974.-

Other services such as small pillow, small blanket, drinking water, snack and movie are the same but a meal of 24 seats-bus-passenger are served in VIP room with more special menu.

In conclusion, I have to say that the 24 seats VIP bus of Phuket Travel Service Co., Ltd. is more comfortable and valuable than 36 seats bus. And it is the best way of travelling from Bangkok to Phuket when you have a lot of time and to save your money in the same time.

REMARK : Phuket Travel Service Co., Ltd.
Bangkok Office : 26/37 Borom Rat Chonnani Rd., Chimphli, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170, Tel. : (66)-2885-9025, (66)-2885-9026
Phuket Office : 154/7 Phangnga Rd., Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83000, Tel. : (66)-7622-2107, (66)-7622-2108, (66)-7622-2109